The European environment — state and outlook 2015http://www.eea.europa.eu

Change in cadmium, mercury and lead emissions for each sectorhttp://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/daviz/change-in-cadmium-mercury-and-3
No publishermercuryleadheavy metalscadmiumair pollution indicatorsair emissionspollutionData VisualizationChange in lead emissionshttp://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/daviz/change-in-lead-emissions-3
No publisherheavy metalsair pollution indicatorsair emissionsleadpollutionData VisualizationChange in hexachlorobenzene emissionshttp://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/daviz/change-in-hcb-emissions
No publisherhcbpopsair pollution indicatorsair emissionspollutionData VisualizationChange in mercury emissionshttp://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/daviz/change-in-mercury-emissions-3
No publishermercuryheavy metalsair pollution indicatorsair emissionspollutionData VisualizationChange in cadmium emissionshttp://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/daviz/change-in-cadmium-emissions-3
No publisherheavy metalsair pollution indicatorsair emissionscadmiumpollutionData Visualization Trends in emissions of heavy metalshttp://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/daviz/emission-trends-of-heavy-metals-4
No publishermercuryleadheavy metalscadmiumair emissionspollutionData VisualizationIndustrial pollution country fact sheets (2015) http://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/industry/industrial-pollution-country-fact-sheets-2015
While industry makes a significant contribution to the economic welfare and development of a country, pollution from industrial activities can also negatively impact people, resources and the environment. Pollution from industry is subject to national, European, and international regulations and standards to limit releases, waste and resource use. However, industrial sources still contribute a substantial share of total pollution in Europe.
These country fact sheets summarise key data related to industry: on air and water emissions, waste generation, energy, and water usage for each of the 33 EEA member countries.
The methodology underpinning the data in the 33 country fact sheets is also available here.
No publisherindustrypollutioncountry fact sheet2016/08/16 13:15:14 GMT+1FolderIndustrial pollution country fact sheetshttp://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/industry/industrial-pollution-country-fact-sheets-2015/industrial-pollution-country-fact-sheets
While industry makes a significant contribution to the economic welfare and development of a country, pollution from industrial activities can also negatively impact people and the environment. Industrial sources still contribute a substantial share of total pollution in Europe. Pollution from industry is subject to national, European, and international regulations and standards to limit releases, waste and resource use.
These country fact sheets summarise key data on air and water emissions, waste generation, energy and water usage for each of the 33 EEA member countries.
The method followed to compile and treat the data and generate the 33 country fact sheets is also available here.
]]>No publisherindustrycountry fact sheetpollutionPageEurope’s grasslands, woodlands, and marine areas face increased threatshttp://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/europe2019s-grasslands-woodlands-and-marine
Europe’s ecosystems face increasing pressure to stay healthy amid rising pollution, overexploitation, urban sprawl and the effects of climate change. These are the findings of a European Environment Agency (EEA) report published today which takes stock of the condition of Europe’s ecosystems.The EEA report ‘Mapping and assessing the condition of Europe’s ecosystems: progress and challenges’ gives a snapshot of current ecosystem health in Europe. It identifies key gaps in data which are essential to properly assess the health of Europe’s many ecosystems. The report concludes improved mapping and assessments are needed in order to understand the problems faced by Europe’s ecosystems and to restore these key life-sustaining systems to better health. This understanding is vital for policymakers to come up with suitable responses.

The well-being of our societies is heavily dependent on our thriving ecosystems, which provide the basic building blocks of our day-to-day survival, including fertile soil, fresh water, pollination, natural flood protection and climate regulation. This ‘natural capital’ is being degraded or lost as a result of human activity.

The report looks at eight broad ecosystem types in Europe: urban, cropland, grassland, heathland and shrub, woodland and forest, wetlands, freshwater, and marine. It assesses the pressures and challenges each of the different types face as well as the impacts on habitats and species.

Key Findings

An analysis of the data shows that some of the most sensitive ecosystems like heathlands, wetlands and freshwater bodies in Europe are highly concentrated in a small number of countries, which could increase their vulnerability to environmental change.

A substantial proportion of these very vulnerable ecosystems are not protected within Natura 2000 EU protected sites, Marine Protected Areas or similar zones that aim to preserve habitats and biodiversity.

Well over half of all the habitats and species covered by the EU’s Habitats Directive are assessed as being in ‘unfavourable’ condition, and their conservation status is generally declining or stable, with only a small proportion ‘improving.’

An initial assessment found that habitat change (including pollution, habitat loss and fragmentation) has had the greatest overall impact across ecosystems to date. Pressures like nutrient and pollution loads are still increasing and all ecosystem types are facing increased pressure due to climate change and invasive alien species, leading to further negative effects.

Key gaps in knowledge and data will need to be resolved to improve future assessments of Europe’s ecosystems. Specifically, there is a lack of data on urban and marine ecosystems, a lack of understanding of the combined impacts of multiple pressures faced, a lack of detailed spatial data for mapping impacts on biodiversity, and a lack of understanding of the links between ecosystem condition, biodiversity and ecosystem service delivery.

The EEA has since 2012 supported the implementation of the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020 through its activities on ecosystem mapping and assessment. The report forms part of the Agency’s contribution to the Mid-term review of the European Union’s Biodiversity Strategy to 2020.

]]>No publisherhabitat conservationecosystem healthenvironmental pressuresclimate changenatural capitalnatural areas protectioneffects on ecosystemsconnectivity / fragmentation of ecosystemsecosystemshabitat fragmentationpollution2016/02/22 11:00:00 GMT+1NewsMapping and assessing the condition of Europe's ecosystems: progress and challengeshttp://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/mapping-europes-ecosystems
We depend on healthy and resilient ecosystems to continue to deliver services, such as food, water, clean air and stable climate, which are essential for our well-being. This report provides an overview about the current condition of ecosystems in Europe and the human pressures they are exposed to. A ecosystem map for Europe reveals that many ecosystems are highly concentrated in a small number of countries, which could increase their vulnerability to environmental change, and a substantial proportion of the most vulnerable ecosystems are not protected within Natura 2000 sites, Marine Protected Areas or equivalent zones.No publishereu biodiversity strategyhabitat conservationprotected areashabitat lossmarine protected areasbiodiversity monitoringecosystemspollution2016/02/22 11:00:00 GMT+1PublicationShare of emissions of selected persistent organic pollutants by sectorhttp://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/daviz/sector-split-of-emissions-of-7
No publisherpopsfuranshcbpcbdioxinsair pollution indicatorsair emissionspahhchpollution2016/01/28 12:07:12 GMT+1Data VisualizationChange in polychlorinated biphenyl emissionshttp://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/daviz/change-in-pcb-emissions-1
No publisherpopspcbair pollution indicatorsair emissionspollution2016/01/28 12:07:12 GMT+1Data VisualizationChange in polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons emissionshttp://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/daviz/change-in-polycyclic-aromatic-hydrocarbons-1
No publisherpolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbonspopsair pollution indicatorsair emissionspahpersistent organic pollutantspollution2016/01/28 12:07:12 GMT+1Data VisualizationChange in hexachlorobenzene emissionshttp://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/daviz/change-in-hcb-emissions-1990
No publisherhcbpopsair pollution indicatorsair emissionspollution2016/01/28 12:07:12 GMT+1Data Visualization Trends in emissions of heavy metalshttp://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/daviz/emission-trends-of-heavy-metals-3
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